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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program * Note, completing this information session is a pre-requisite for entry into this program. Upon completion, you will be asked to complete a short survey.
Territorial Acknowledgement Camosun College is located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia with campuses on the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
COVID-19 The health and wellbeing of students and staff remains the priority of Camosun College. The college’s COVID-19 Response Coordination Team is monitoring the situation and ensuring measures are in place to keep the college community safe. We’re ready for you. The college is planning for a mix in the delivery of courses following guidelines from the Provincial Health Officer, WorkSafe BC and the B.C. Government. COVID-19 information and frequent updates are available at: Camosun.ca/COVID19
Online Info Session Agenda 1. Introduction to Ultrasound and Sonography 2. Sonography Program Overview 3. Services for Students at Camosun 4. Financial Aid 5. Admission & Application Requirements 6. Estimated Program Costs 7. Questions 8. Next Steps
What is Ultrasound & Sonography?
What are Sonograms or Ultrasounds? Ultrasounds, also called sonograms are pictures produced using sound waves in the same way bats use sound for echolocation!
What is Diagnostic Medical Sonography? • It is the art and science of producing medical images using sound waves • Sonograms are used to help physicians diagnose and treat disease and injury • A sonographer produces images that a radiologist interprets to aid in diagnosing a patient • Ultrasound can be used on every part of the body— not just for babies!
Roles of the Sonographer
• Prepare the exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct examinations
• Recognize and record the appropriate anatomy and pathology using sonographic
equipment
• Write reports based upon the scan results and completion
• Alert appropriate medical staff of any abnormalities that need immediate attention
• Use the ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Work independently or with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Manage multiple priorities and projects, and display flexibility in a fast-paced work
environment
• Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality
• Pursue professional development for the continual improvement of patient care
• Source: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-does-an-ultrasound-technician-do-526077
Other Roles of the Sonographer
Sonographers also participate in a variety of scenarios beyond imaging by being involved
in or assisting with:
• Miscarriages, Fetal Abnormalities, Fetal Demise and Pregnancy Termination
• Cancer diagnoses & palliative procedures
• Assisting patients with needs such as toileting or being ill
• Imaging critically ill patients in the various Intensive Care Units
• Assisting with Interventional Procedures:
• Biopsies—ie) Liver, Kidney, Thyroid, Prostate etc.
• Drainages—removing fluid from around the lungs, the abdomen or an abscess by inserting a tube through
the skin
• Joint injections and contrast injections
• Pericardial (around the heart) drainages
• Assisting with transesophageal imaging of the heart (placing a long ultrasound probe down the throat)
General Imaging Cardiac Imaging
Vascular Imaging Pediatric Imaging
Ankle Brachial Index Testing
• Pediatric Echocardiograms
• Neonatal Brain
• Neonatal Spine
• Pyloric Stenosis Asessments
Carotid Ultrasound
• Pediatric Dynamic Hip AssessmentsTransesophageal Biopsies and Drainages
Echocardiogram Ultrasound Guided
Thoracentesis
being performed
in the ultrasound
suite
A Transesophageal Echo being
performed in an Operating Room
An Ultrasound
Guided Liver
Core BiopsyPatient Care Skills & Knowledge
Transporting Patients Performing Portable Ultrasounds
in a Critical Care Environment
Assisting with
Emotional Needs
Assisting with
Mobility and
Activities of Daily
LivingPart of a Healthcare Team
CT
MRI
X-ray Breast
ImagingSpecialty Ultrasound Imaging
IUD in the Uterus in 3D
Twins in 3D
Mitral Valve in 3DWriting Technical Impressions Sonographers prepare a summary of their ultrasound findings, called technical impressions, to be presented to the radiologist or cardiologist for final interpretation.
Sonographer • Human Behaviour • Anatomy
SCIENCES
• Ethics • Physics
• Communication • Ultrasound
Knowledge, Skills, &
ARTS &
• Interprofessional Procedures
Practice • Relational
Abilities • Patient Care
• Research
Anatomy
• PathologyThe Sonography Program at Camosun College
Camosun College • Camosun College is B.C.’s largest public college • 19,000+ students • 1,200+ faculty and staff • Programs range from arts and business to tech and trades to university transfer and continuing education • Credentials include dual credits, certificates, diplomas, degrees, post- degree diplomas
School of Health & Human Services (HHS) • Camosun College offers more than 15 health and human services programs, including degrees, post-degree diplomas, certificates, diplomas and university transfer courses. • Our School, the School of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a place of warmth and caring. • Our goal is to educate and support “flourishing Individuals, families and communities”.
Centre for Health and Wellness (CHW) • All Health and Human Service (HHS) Programs except Dental are delivered at the Centre for Health and Wellness (CHW) at Interurban Campus • The CHW brings together HHS Programs and allows a more interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning • The CHW provides twenty-first century learning environments including modern classrooms designed to foster active learning, hands-on labs, high technology simulation environments, and lots of collaboration spaces
Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness 21st century education for outstanding health and wellness professionals • $63.8 million investment • 89,000 sq. ft. facility at Interurban campus • 800+ students • Latest in health education teaching • Interdisciplinary approach is aligned with Island Health
Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness
21st century education for outstanding health and wellness professionalsReview the Sonography program pages online: Program Overview Courses Costs
Who are our learners in the Allied Health
programs?
• Ages range from 17 – 55+ (first & changing career students)
• 70-83% Female, 17-30% Male
• 7-19% Declared Indigenous Students (Please meet with an Indigenous Advisor
to coordinate with your Academic Advisor and your Applications Advisor)
• 7-19% Students Supported by the Centre for Accessible Learning (Please
Register Early!)
• Historically High Graduation & Employment RatesAttributes that Contribute to Success
in the Program
• Excellent physical fitness and mental acuity
• Competence in written and oral English
• Fluent computer skills – reliable access to a personal computer & internet
• Ability to manage time commitment to school & study
• Financial security – not having to work during the program
• Learn more about the profession; read and talk to people who are Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers
• Enhanced anatomy knowledge, spatial reasoningThe Sonography (SONO) Program • Intense 24 months of study (no summer breaks!) • 4 month long terms; 6 terms in total • Classroom with labs (including simulation) alternating with clinical semesters with online courses • In addition to using simulators, students act as surrogate patients to learn positioning techniques as well as interpersonal skills • Classes run 5 days/week, often from 0830 – 1730 hrs • Students are expected to practice up to 14 hours/week
Our Equipment State-of-the-art VIMIDEX Simulators Same equipment that is used at Island Health!
The Sonography Program Map
Year One Year Two
+ 6 Credits of ElectivesAbout Elective Requirements:
• Sonographers are at high risk for workplace injury due to long hours of performing repetitive tasks and
the demanding physical nature of scanning.
• Program Leaders confirm if the electives chosen will help the student achieve the program outcome of
“effective functioning of self”.
• Electives should help students integrate knowledge of health, nutrition, and personal wellness that
supports long-term physical functioning in the workplace while enhancing potential personal and
professional success.
• You may choose to complete these electives during any term of the program and may use equivalent
transfer credits to satisfy this requirement.
• Six credits of Electives are REQUIRED for program completion*
*NOTE: Elective courses cannot be calculated in total costs.Clinical Experience
• Clinical placements will be at a variety of sites on Vancouver Island
• Students participate in one of three different clinical experiences, depending
on placement availability
• Cardiac
• General/OB
• Vascular
• There is no guarantee that students will receive their preferred site
placements
• Not all specialties are offered at all sites
• Students are responsible for providing their own transportation and
accommodations while on their clinical placement; keep these costs in mindCOMPETENCY PROFILE (SKILLS OF)
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHERS
Click on the image to explore
Sonography Canada’s website
and the sonography
competency profiles.Accreditation The Camosun Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is currently underway with accreditation through Accreditation Canada. We expect to receive Fully-Accredited status by May of 2023. In the interim, our program will be in a Registered status.
Advanced Certificate, post-Diploma • Allows for students who have successfully completed their program to add additional clinical competencies and qualify to write another specialty exam—ie) Completed General Sonography while in the diploma program and now can add Cardiac or Vascular • The Clinical Placements for the advanced certificate can be up to 16 weeks in length, but can be shorter provided the student demonstrates proficiency and competency • Allows students to add a term to acquire the additional credential—beneficial for those who may not have had had access to their preferred credential during the program or for those who want to earn multiple credentials
TRANSFER CREDITS
Completion of this diploma
provides you with transfer
credits towards:
• Camosun’s Advanced
Certificatezzzz
in Sonography
Further education possibilitiesPost Graduation
• National Certification; Sonography Canada
• Eligible to work in all provinces
• Employment opportunities in BC: WorkBC Sonography Technologists
• Most technologists entering practice find immediate casual work. Casual may mean
close to full time hours. Full time positions are usually filled from the casual workforce
• Pay Scale – Health Sciences Association
• Ongoing Opportunities –Education, Management, Equipment sales and ApplicationsSonography Jobs Outlook https://www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Explore-Careers/Browse-Career- Profile/3216#view-full-profile
Helpful Websites • SONO program pages • Course outlines • Calendar • Policies • Canadian Association of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers • National Certification Exam • Competency Profiles, Best Practice Guidelines, and more information on the profession • Health Science Association • 2014-2019 HSPBA Collective Agreements, wages & benefits • WorkBC, Medical Sonographers (NOC 3216) • Future job prospects in BC by region through 2025
Services for Students at Camosun
Student Services at Camosun Admissions & Recruitment The Writing Centres Centre for Accessible Learning The right start at Camosun How can we help? Supporting your learning experience Academic Advising Academic Upgrading Indigenous Student Support Guiding you on your educational journey Whatever your need, we have an option for you Find your way and feel like you belong – with our help Fitness & Recreation Financial Aid & Awards Counselling Centre Make time for your well-being Funding your education Supporting you through life’s challenges
View the Dean’s Welcome and the School of Health & Human Services (HHS) Student Handbook online
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
• Apply to StudentAid BC for BC and Canadian Student
loans & grants
• Each year is broken into 2 terms; Sept-Dec & Jan-August
• You can apply for both terms in June.
• Camosun bursary application deadlines
• Beginning of October for fall semester
• Beginning of February for winter semester
• Lots of outside bursaries and scholarships You can contact
the Financial Aid office for more info:
• http://camosun.ca/financialaid/
• Student Awards
• $500 Allied Health & Technologies Student Award (one per
program per year
• Non-academic criteria, faculty nominationsGraduate Awards*
•Academic Achievement
• A total of $3000 awarded to Graduates achieving the first &
second highest overall GPA in their academic program
courses
•Citizenship Award
• A total of $1500 awarded to Graduates for professionalism
and citizenship as nominated by their instructors and
workplace mentors
•Capstone Awards
• A total of $1500 awarded to Graduates for Capstone Project
Excellence
* Sonography program Awards donated by Victoria Radiology Consulting Inc.Part-Time Loan & Grants
Print Part-Time Studies Application
Submit to Financial Aid & Awards
Notice of Assessment, Certificate of
Eligibility
Note this is a 6 week process
WWW.CAMOSUN.CA Part-Time Loan & GrantsCamosun.ca/bursaries Full-Time students only Demonstrate financial need Additional criteria Application period – Sept & Jan $500 to $1500 bursaries WWW.CAMOSUN.CA camosun.ca/bursaries
Other Funding Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen funding for first nation students Tuition Waiver program for former youth in care students Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship WWW.CAMOSUN.CA camosun.ca/awards
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements • English 12 (B = 73%)* • Pre-Calculus 12 (B – 73%)* • Physics 12 (B = 73%)* • Biology 12 (B = 73%)* • Medical Terminology (B = 73%)* Academic courses MUST be completed within the last 5 years** * Equivalent or higher; for a full list of acceptable admission requirements please visit our website or contact an Admissions Advisor at the College. ** Students may be able to use or demonstrate alternative ongoing currency in certain requirements.
Important Dates
• May 3 - August 20, 2021 at noon
• Application window for the 2022 intake
• September 17, 2021
• Complete your initial document submissions by September 17,
2021.
• January 14, 2022
• Date when proof of all admission requirements will need to be
received by the college.
• May 2, 2022
• Program start date! Some program participation requirements
must be completed before the program starts, some you will
complete while in the program.The Admission Process
• Qualified students are ranked.
• Fifty percent of each students’ rank comes from their GPA
of the admission requirements only, no other grades are
used in the calculation.
• Fifty percent of each students’ rank comes from their non-
academic assessment (CASPer Test)
• There is no interview process and no resume/cover letter
required
• Up to 16 of the top ranked students receive an
invitation to the program.*
*you will be asked for a $175.00 deposit to hold a seat; the deposit goes towards your first
semester tuition but is non-refundable if you change your mind.The Admissions Process (cont.) • The program maintains a short waitlist for late entry into the same year due to student withdrawals or deferrals. Waitlists are not retained for future years. • Applicants who do not get a seat in the year of their application need to reapply in order to be eligible in a subsequent year. • Applicants will have to re-take the non-academic assessment (CASPer test) in each application year. • You only have to take it once per application year for all AHT programs at Camosun. The assessment company will send your results to multiple schools for a small fee.
Admission Requirements
Required for your online application by September 17, 2021
• A completed Physical Requirements Form (this can be filled out
online)
• Attend an SONO Information Session & complete online
questionnaire. Be sure you do the survey!
• 40 hrs volunteer work in a patient related environment
(interactive role) e.g. Long-term care - require letter from
supervisor confirming 40 hours and responsibilities performed –
some health care professionals can use prior work experience*
**Due to COVID-19, this requirement has changed. Please see program website for
updated requirementsAdmission Requirements (cont.) After your Academic Requirements have been assessed and Qualified: • You will receive registration and scheduling instructions for the non-academic assessment (CASPer test). • There is about a $50 fee associated with the CASPer test that has not been factored into the total program fees. • Students may take the assessment one time per application cycle and must do so within the prescribed timeframe indicated by the program. • Students applying to other Allied Health & Technologies programs at Camosun College need only take the assessment once per application cycle.
Non-Academic Assessment: CASPer Test
Click the image above to see example CASPer test questionsProgram Participation Requirements
DO NOT begin these before being offered a seat!
• Students will be required to do a Criminal Record Check
(CRC). Camosun will provide details prior to clinical work
starting. Previous CRCs will not be accepted for this purpose.
Please note, your local police station will charge a fee for this
service. Students are responsible for these costs.
• Students must have yearly respirator mask ‘fit-testing’ done.
Students will be responsible for completing this process prior
to the first clinical experience and for any associated costs.
• Students must have completed and be current in Standard
First Aid and CPR Level C prior to practicum. Annual
recertification of CPR Level C must be maintained throughout
the program. Students will be responsible for the cost of this
certification.Program Participation Requirements Tuberculosis (TB)Testing • Students must provide evidence that they do not have active TB. • Acceptable evidence is a negative TB skin test or a negative chest x-ray. • Evidence must be dated no more than six months before clinical exposure starts. • Students are responsible for the cost of testing. • An additional TB test is required after each possible exposure to TB and/or travel within an area that there is a known prevalence of TB. • Previously having had TB or a previous positive skin test do not automatically exclude a student from participation.
Program Participation Requirements Immunizations • Students must provide evidence of their immunizations or immunity to preventable, communicable diseases. • Students are highly recommended to maintain current immunizations as per the Practice Education Guidelines of B.C. Recommended immunizations are found on the Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPNet) of Canada website by searching for immunization guidelines. • Failure to comply with immunization guidelines could result in the health care organization or the College barring the individual from the clinical/practicum setting until proof of immunity is provided and/or until a communicable disease outbreak is declared over. This could impact a student’s ability to successfully complete the clinical/practicum placement and/or a clinical/community rotation.
Estimated Program Costs
Estimated Sonography Program Costs
• Tuition $36,461*
• Student Fees $1,692
• Application Fee $43
• Text Books (est. MSRP new) $2,958
• Computer $1,560
• Expendable Supplies $1,352
• Paper, binders, pens, photocopying, discs, printer cartridges etc.
• Uniforms & Shoes $1,560
• Must be purchased at Camosun, allowance per term is $250
• Examination/Professional Fees (certification) $1000
• Program Requirements $400
• (First Aid/CPR, Criminal Record Check, TB test, Mask Fit test)
TOTAL = $47,026*
*Does not include elective tuition costs
IMPORTANT: Costs shown above are estimated only and tuition estimates may not
reflect up-to-date tuition costing. Students are encouraged to visit the program
website for current tuition costing information.Investing in your future Cost of Schooling: • $47,026 ÷ 6 Terms = an average of about $7,838/term • $7,838 ÷ 4 Months (per term) = about $1,960/month • About $490/week, $98/day or about $13/hour Employment Potential working full time: • $57,956/year @ 37.5 hrs/week to start • Earning about $4,984/month to start • From $32/hour – more than double your investment in just two years! Sonography education at Camosun College is an inclusive, authentic learning experience with low student to instructor lab ratios, and smaller cohort sizes. We are a student-centered organization transforming learners into competent, compassionate health professionals. See our website for exact tuition.
Questions?
Click here for FAQs about the Sonography Program
and our response to COVID-19
If you have additional questions about the program, please don’t hesitate to contact
the Sonography Program Leader, Dustin Pendergast: pendergastdustin@camosun.bc.caNEXT STEPS Completing this Info Session is a pre- requisite for entry into to SONOGRAPHY program. Please complete the short survey with your information, to ensure we receive a record of your attendance. Click here to complete the survey, or scan the QR code
Thank you
We look forward to seeing you soon
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Admissions: 250-370-3550
General Admissions admissions@Camosun.bc.ca Phone: 250-370-3550
Sonography Admissions Advisor, Mary Hendrixson HendrixsonM@Camosun.bc.ca Phone: 250-370-3843
Sonography Program Lead, Dustin Pendergast PendergastDustin@Camosun.bc.caYou can also read
